USDOT Signs Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant for Broward MPO’s Sealed Corridor Project
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Brightline Florida, photo by David C. Lester
BROWARD, Fla. - A $15,440,000 FRA grant was approved to go toward the Broward MPO's Sealed Corridor Project in Broward County.
According to Brightline, this grant was “officially executed on May 30, 2025.” Additionally, the cities of Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and Pompano Beach are also contributing a combined $3,860,000 in local funds. This brings the total investment to $19,300,000.
The project includes the design and construction of “supplemental safety measures at 21 road-rail grade crossings, including exit gates and/or medians.” In the name of the project, these safety measures achieve a “fully sealed corridor,” while also hoping to reduce the number of cars and motorists driving around lowered gates at these crossings.
Brightline stated, “We are proud to partner with agencies like Broward County MPO to bring engineering solutions to their community. We applaud USDOT for moving on this grant and ask for all of our community partners to join together to amplify the message of railroad safety.”
